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Here are some other aspects of my professional background that might interest you.

I’m a good communicator with a lot of practice:

frequent speaker at conferences and business associations on business and technology topics. NVBC-New Ventures BC. Innovation Island-Start-up 101. IPG-Initiatives Prince George. VIMFF-Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. IIMA-International Internet Marketing Association. IMC-Internet Marketing Conference. CPRS-Canadian Public Relations Society. Enterprize Young Entrepreneurs . North Shore Challenge.
have taught 16 university courses since 2001. Coursework development, text and supplementary research source selection, classroom administration and management, scheduling guest speakers. Entrepreneurship-undergrad (BUS477 (3). Entrepreneurship-grad BUS663 (1). Internet Marketing-grad BAMA513 (1). International Marketing-grad BAIM521 (1). eBusiness-grad EBUS500 (5). eBusiness-undergrad EBUS400 (2). The Internet: Concepts and Applications-undergrad WEB350 (3).
have organized and managed events for professional organizations. IIMA. CFA Sports.

I aim to be a good citizen and community member. I’ve found that what goes around, comes around:

New Ventures BC. Award-winning business mentor
EMBERS Ventures. Business mentor. Instructor.
BC Technology Industries Association. Sponsorship Committee.
Executive Mentor Program. Business mentor.
Vancouver Board of Trade. Award winning mentor in Leaders of Tomorrow program
BC Science World. Equity Committee. Equity donor.
BC Internet Association. Director.
International Internet Marketing Association. Long standing director. Membership. Events.
Softworld. Business Development Committee.
Gold Medal Plates. Fundraising for Canadian athletes.
Capilano Eagles Running Club. Long standing director. Membership. Events.
CFA Sports – Running Club. Chairman. Long standing director. Membership. Events. Sponsorship.
Canadian National 100K Run Team. Founding Manager. Coach. Team member. Member selection. Travel logistics. Sponsorship.

I have earned the following professional certifications.

NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) Level 2 Coach in Cycling. Level 1 Coach in Downhill and Cross-Country skiing.
CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) Level 2 Instructor
CANSI (Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors) Level 2 Instructor

Accomplished weekend warrior. Have participated in many international competitions as a member of two Canadian National Teams (Duathlon, 100K run). Former national record-holder. Have completed 107 ultramarathon runs. Ironman Hawaii Triathlon World Championships.
Have traveled extensively in North America, Europe and Asia. Speak four languages.